Postcode report
Is M12 4WL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About M12 4WL: area rating, property, schools and local change
M12 4WL is a postcode in Longsight, Manchester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M12 4WL, then scores the surrounding small area 19/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M12 4WL are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M12 4WL is based on Manchester 020 Census 2021. It covers 10,773 residents, 4,138 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 32% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 43% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near M12 4WL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £288k from 26 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M12 4WL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M12 4WL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M12 4WL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 21 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M12 4WL
Is M12 4WL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 19/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M12 4WL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M12 4WL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M12 4WL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M12 4WL?
LocaleIQ matched M12 4WL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M12 4WL?
The latest median sold price is £288k based on 26 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M12 4WL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 21 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.